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Recent Alterations reviews

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Fix zip on outdoor cushion

$30

Lyndall was easy to communicate with, friendly, and did the sewing job such an amazing job! Would highly recommend

Alterations

$30

Awesome job with the curtains, and quick! Many thanks Sue

Shorten 4 curtains

$150

Amazing work so so lovely and accomodating. Highly recommend

Alterations

$80

So pleasant that is deal with - even dropped jeans back to my home! Many thanks. Highly recommend 🤗

Zip replacement in jeans

$30

Good job.. Thanks:)

Need Alteration of a dress

$30

What's the average cost of an alteration expert

$40 - $100

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Best rated jacket alteration experts near me

Recent Jacket Alterations reviews

Quick and efficient

Jacket Alteration

$70

Very good quality!

Jacket alterations

$100

Great to deal with and amazing job on the jacket

Jacket Alteration

$70

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$70 - $97

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Best rated trouser alteration services near me

Recent Trouser Alterations reviews

Work excellent and very professional. Also assisted with pick up and delivery. No problem referring. Good people to deal with. Peter.

Trouser alterations

$60

Really nice to deal with. Very pleasant and helpful. Did my tasks straight away. Awesome job done

Trouser alterations

$30

Great skill thank you

Dress shirt & trouser alteration

$43

Great work completed quickly!

I need trouser alterations

$60

What's the average cost of a trouser alteration service

$37 - $85

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Best rated school uniform alteration services near me

Recent School Uniform Alterations reviews

Elena was great - I can highly recommend her. I had an urgent clothing alteration needed same day for a funeral and Elena assured me she could do it and we agreed price. Quality work with rapid turnaround.

Let out waste & hems down on sons school trousers3

$60

Very quick and great service 😊

I need school uniform alterations

$15

Laas was amazing!! So fast and so skilled. Will definitely use her again.

School skirts hemmed

$70

Fabulous job!! Will def use again. Thank you 😊

Dressmaker - Take up school skirt & track pants

$35

Fantastic work Second time I used Elena Very thorough and and expert

Seamstress for school pants

$50

Prompt communication Quick turnaround Great job Thanks Sue!

School pants alteration

$50

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$30 - $100

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Why book local clothing alterations through Airtasker?

Perhaps your clothing doesn’t quite fit right, or you need a few clothing repairs? Book alterations near you and get your favourite outfits ready to wear again, with the perfect fit. Your seamstress has the equipment and experience to work with your clothing and textiles so they can fit your exact measurements and body type. Or they can match up missing buttons, repair broken zips, and even patch small holes. Your clothes will be ready to go in no time.

The best place to book alterations in your area is on Airtasker. We’ve got expert tailors and experienced seamstresses ready to take your pile of to-be-mended clothes or special occasion garments and make them just right.

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Clothing alterations usually cost between $40-$140 on Airtasker. The cost of your clothing alteration service will depend on the type of garment, whether you need a repair or full custom dressmaking, the level of complexity involved, and how long it’s likely to take. Learn more about how much alterations cost to set the right budget before posting a task.

It’s common to book alterations for formal wear and special events. But many people also get their corporate wear or school uniforms altered so they fit well and create a professional impression.

  • Shirt - You can pay attention to where your shoulder ends and where your arm begins. The shirt shoulder seams should sit on top of those spots. For tees, sleeves should end right in the middle of your armpit and elbow. They should not be tenting away nor too restrictive. You can also try pinching the fabric on either side of your torso and see if you're able to hold at least 2-3 inches of it.

  • Trousers - There are many things to consider. For starters, your waistband should sit at or below your navel. Your trouser's rise should also be long enough to place of the band properly. The hems can touch the shoe, but they shouldn't be puddling to avoid looking sloppy. Lastly, you shouldn't have the urge to pull the crotch or rear area from time to time. Other than these, your trousers are either too tight or too loose.

The best way to know if you’ve found the right clothing alteration service around you is to check the reviews. Airtasker makes this so easy with a transparent reviews and ratings system so you know you’re only hiring the best Taskers when looking for clothing alteration services around you.

Come to your clothing alterations appointment prepared with your garment(s) and notes on any changes you want. If you’re having a fitting, bring or wear the shoes and undergarments you plan to wear with the outfit.

Yes! It's ideal for you to wash any piece of clothing, especially newly-bought ones. Have your jackets and trousers laundered and dry-cleaned before sending them to your alteration specialist. Since most of them shrink when washed or cleaned, you can avoid unpleasant surprises when altering them, like coming up way too short than needed.  It'll also be easier for your tailor to get more precise measurements. .

As for your laundry needs, you can also get someone to send your garments to the nearest laundry shop and have them delivered back to you within the day.

Minor clothing alterations and repairs can take as little as an hour or two, but full dressmaking services for a detailed garment like a wedding dress may take up to 6 months. 

  • Jackets - It depends on the complexity of the jacket alteration needed. Trimming the sleeves and hems can be completed in just a few hours, usually within the day. But if it requires your Tasker to take in or let out seams, narrow the armholes, or any similar alterations, then the service might take longer. For a more accurate estimation, feel free to ask your Tasker directly.

  • Shirts - It depends on how extensive your shirt alteration requirements are. Standard t-shirt alterations like adjusting the sides, adding darts, and shortening the sleeves can only take 30 minutes to an hour. However, complex procedures like replacing collars or cuffs and lengthening the sleeves or hem can take a few days or a week. For urgent alterations, feel free to coordinate a schedule with your Tasker.

  • Trousers - Standard trouser alterations, which usually involve the inseam, waist, seat, crotch, and leg width, are mostly doable within the day. Complex ones, like adding new belt loops, swing creases, removing pleats, and recutting can take 3-5 days to weeks. You can talk to your Tasker about your desired timeline and have it arranged accordingly.

Clothing alterations can help transform an average garment into your most flattering piece when it’s properly tailored to your body shape. And clothing repairs can help extend the life of your favourite clothing, saving you time and money you’d otherwise spend shopping for new items - plus, it’s better for the environment.

Tailoring involves creating bespoke pieces of clothing that are custom-fitted according to your exact size and measurements. Alterations, on the other hand, are done to existing clothing items that need length adjustments or necessary clothing repairs. The process usually focuses on specific areas, like hems, sleeves, and buttons.

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What does a clothing alteration include?

Your seamstress or tailor is skilled in working with textiles, but especially clothing, to create, repair, and alter clothes. Here are some of the most popular alteration services and what you can expect when you book them:

Sewing

Need some custom sewing work to create a design from scratch or custom-fit to your size? Hire a seamstress or dressmaker to create or customise your dress or garment with great attention to detail. They’ll start by measuring your shape and size with a soft tape measure to ensure the perfect fit. They’ll consult with you on designs and fabrics, before choosing or customising a pattern and cutting out the pieces. They’ll sew your garment or dress, taking care to finish off any edges with an overlocking stitch. Most dressmakers will request you to come in for a final fitting where you can try on the (mostly finished) garment and they can make final adjustments.

Formal wear alterations

When you want to look your best, it’s so important that your clothing is tailored to perfectly fit. Whether you need bridal alterations, school graduation alterations, wedding dress alterations, corporate wear alterations, or suit alterations nearby your location, a professional seamstress can help. They’ll take your exact measurements and then ask you to try on the outfit or dress, ideally with the shoes you plan to wear. Then they’ll note or mark up any parts that need taking in or loosening, and where the hem needs to sit based on your shoe height. They’ll use a mixture of machine and hand-sewing techniques to alter your clothing and finalise everything with a final fitting before your event.

Clothing adjustments

Most clothes you buy off the rack won’t fit perfectly, or you might need your favourite clothes adjusted for your body shape over time. Book clothing alterations around your area to help with dress shortening, garment shortening, and even school uniform alterations for those kids who won’t stop growing. Clothing adjustments usually involve taking seams in or out and adjusting the hem. Most hems have a few centimetres of extra fabric, so you can add extra length, or take it up for the perfect fit.

Clothing repairs

When your favourite dress or pants break, you don’t have to throw them away. Get professional tailors or seamstresses to take a look and see if they can save your clothes with techniques like zipper repair, seam repair, new lining, hole patching, button sewing, and more. Extend the life of your clothes - it’s better for the environment and much more budget-friendly, too.

Recent Alterations tasks

Dress alteration

$100

Darlinghurst NSW, Australia

17th Mar 2024

I have a linen dress that needs to be taken in slightly at the waist and the straps to be adjusted slightly.

Alterations incl. leather jacket sleeve shortening

$20

Southbank VIC, Australia

17th Mar 2024

I have some clothing alterations. Please provide an offer only for the leather jacket and describe how I could get your help if I am based in central Melbourne. 1. Shortening the sleeves of a leather jacket and button replacement. Sleeve is lined, there are buttons but I don't care if these are kept on not. All other alterations will be negotiated on discussion. 2. Cotton jumpsuit which needs to be altered for petite sizing. Length is fine but sleeves need to be brought in. Top might be too big as well, would like advice. 3. Adjust a pair of lined wool trousers, and unlined linen trousers. 4. Add darts to a lined cotton blazer. 5. Depending on price -- I have one of my husband's shirts that I love, and would like to consider tailoring to my smaller frame.

Shorten couple of t-shirts

$50

Floreat WA, Australia

17th Mar 2024

I have a couple of shirts that need shortening as they are too long. Happy to pay 5-10$ per shirt

Suit pants alteration, make the legs slimmer

$20

Umina Beach NSW 2257, Australia

17th Mar 2024

Hi there, I would like to know your price to get the leg part on my new suit pants slimmer.

Suits pants hem taken up and in asap

$50

South Morang VIC, Australia

17th Mar 2024

I have a funeral tomorrow my suit pants need to be taken Up and taken in. Need done asap please

Clothing Alterations 11x pieces

$120

Ferntree Gully VIC, Australia

17th Mar 2024

Hoping for someone to come by of a weekend or evening to pin/mark clothes, then take to sort out and drop back off, items I have are: 1x top to shorten neck strap 1x zipper replacement (burnt orange) 1x skirt to bring in at waist 5x dress pants leg hem 3x jeans leg hem Thanks!

Alteration school skirt

$10

Blackburn South VIC, Australia

16th Mar 2024

alternation of school skirt a bit shorter.

Denim alteration

$20

Prahran VIC, Australia

15th Mar 2024

Denim skirt to be taken in

Tailor a suit

$100

Mooloolaba QLD, Australia

8th Mar 2024

I have a suit that needs tailoring. Pants and jacket both need doing before Thursday

Great job tailoring my suit. Super fast and reasonably well priced

Dress alteration

$30

Manly NSW, Australia

8th Mar 2024

I have a dress that is a little loose at the top and needs taking in. I have a wedding on Tuesday so would need it done soon! I’m not a seamstress but I don’t think it’ll be very difficult to do! :)

Faith has done a great job altering my dress. The task was not easy but she has done the best job!! Thank you x

Overalls Denim x 4 , I require Leg Shortened & baggy legs taken in

$350

Ermington NSW, Australia

3rd Mar 2024

Overalls new x 4 ( Denim) , I require Leg Shortened slightly & baggy legs taken in to a more fitting appearance & style. Ermington, Sydney

Excellent! Thanks so much

Pants shortened

$30

Wavell Heights QLD 4012, Australië

1st Mar 2024

I need the hem of my linen pants shortened. If you live in the area i would appreciate if you could pin it at my house and drop it back off after it's finished.

Joyce did an AWESOME job! Even came to my house to pin it and delivered it back to me the next day!!

Pant alteration

$10

Kelvin Grove QLD, Australia

22nd Feb 2024

Pant need alteration to shorten the length

She has done an excellent job. I am definitely coming back to her in future for alteration.

Tailor / Seamstress / Capable of alterations

$5

Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

22nd Feb 2024

Someone with capable sewing skills as needed to help with alterations for mardi gras costumes. Alterations need to be done on pre-bought shorts and woman's tops to make them more fitted for the event. Basically just taking in the length of the shorts for certain people and making them a little more fitted. Roughly over 20-30 garments (shorts and boxing robes probably need alterations. Need to be based close the survey hills. $25 per item not hour.

Harry was absolutely amazing. He was able to turn up last minute when we needed help with around 10 to 15 alterations on costumes for Mardi Gras. Everyone was extremely happy with his work and how he fitted the costumes perfectly to each participant. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an amazing tailor/alterator/seamstress.

Clothing Alterations

$200

Perth WA, Australia

20th Feb 2024

100 patches (50= 20x10 and 50= 10x5) that need to be stitched/sewed onto a jacket and pant set. 1 patches per jacket and 1 patch per pant - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 24 February 2024

Efficient and did the job no issues

Curtains length shorten

$40

Strathpine QLD, Australia

18th Feb 2024

I have curtains which length need to be cut down and shortened The measurements are 8 pcs x 75cm width (with linen inside) 4 pcs x 170 cm width ( with linen inside)

Really great work done by Noreen. She is really talented and experienced helped my curtains length shortened beautifully. I will highly recommend her for her talent. She also very kind in travelling to location for pick and delivery. Very helpful. Thanks Noreen

Curtain Hems Alterations

$80

Warner QLD, Australia

14th Feb 2024

I need 3 sets of 2 sheer curtains joined together, then shortened. Also 1 other sheer which just needs shortening please. Each one is 145cm wide. The fabric is IKEA, cotton/linen look.

I am delighted that I found Lynette for my curtain alterations. She provided a pickup and delivery service, quick turnaround, and the quality of the work is amazing. I would highly recommend Lynette to others. 😊

Alter a dress - remove zipper and add fabric to make bigger

$45

Docklands VIC, Australia

10th Feb 2024

This dress doesn’t do up at the back. I need the zipper removed and a panel of stretchy fabric put in the back to make it fit my bust. Happy to buy fabric and supply it if you can advise what fabric would work.

Amazing. A beautiful job !

Sewing Alterations - Trouser waist expanded

$25

Howrah TAS, Australia

4th Feb 2024

Women’s trouser waist expanded. - Due date: Flexible

It was really great to work with Kim

Sewing a bag zipper back on

$150

Gosnells WA 6110, Australia

3rd Feb 2024

I have a bage that the stitching has come undone need someone to sew back on - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 3 February 2024

Grate work thanks heaps